After the death of the host: the tyrant cried red eyes

Taige naturally didn't answer. He just lazily stretched out his paw and placed it on Shen Bingning's knee, twitching his little nose as if silently complaining about being late for dinner.

Shen Bingning couldn't help but laugh when she saw this, and handed it a chicken leg, "Did you escape back hungry? This stingy Yan is really worthy of his reputation, he didn't even want to leave a portion of his food for you."

At the same time, outside the door, Eunuch Wei was quietly peeping at the situation in the hall. Although he didn't know the specific origin of the title "Yan Dakou", he could clearly tell from Shen Bingning's tone that it was not a word of praise.

These words inadvertently floated into Xiao Yi's ears, making him laugh at himself.

It turned out that he had the crazy idea of ​​using the name of the little white tiger as an excuse to have dinner with her.

This woman's stubborn character is really a headache. Even if given an opportunity, she doesn't know how to seize it.

"Hey, we must have owed him in our past life. The most annoying thing about meeting this stingy, overbearing and calculating 'Yan Dakou' is that he doesn't keep his word. How can he be a king at all?"

The insolence and disrespect hidden in these words came to an abrupt end the moment Xiao Yi stepped into the hall.

Shen Bingning and Tai Ge were "united against the same enemy", but when she saw Xiao Yi, she was so shocked that her words were choked in her throat. Her face froze instantly, and she became embarrassed and nervous.

This sudden restraint made Xiao Yi's dissatisfaction grow like weeds, "Shen Bingning!"

This sudden call made Shen Bingning complain in her heart, but she had to stand up and bow reluctantly, "I am here, what is your majesty's will?"

At this moment, Xiao Yi felt an irresistible urge in his heart to teach this woman a lesson.

The recent irritability seems to be related to her.

Reason told him that as long as he solved her, all problems would be solved, but there was another voice in his heart resisting, and it was an indescribable feeling.

The cold air instantly filled the air. Shen Bingning sensitively caught the danger signal. Her survival instinct drove her to quickly put on a flattering smile. "Your Majesty has arrived. Please take a seat. Have you had dinner? I will serve you the food right away."

The change of emotions was so quick that even Eunuch Wei was caught off guard.

Xiao Yi suppressed the confusion in his heart and sat down.

Shen Bingning had already eaten most of her meal and wanted to eat a few more bites, but Xiao Yi's appearance made her lose her appetite instantly.

Despite this, she still carefully controlled her emotions and served her master respectfully.

Under the pressure of power, learning to bow your head is the art of survival.

Seeing this, Eunuch Wei hurriedly asked, "Your Majesty, do you need me to serve you more food?"

"No need."

"Yes."

Eunuch Wei was secretly surprised. His Majesty's treatment of Concubine Shen was indeed different and he made exceptions many times.

Shen Bingning stood obediently by the side, carefully selecting Xiao Yi's favorite dishes and weighing every spoonful carefully.

Eunuch Wei was watching with great satisfaction, as Concubine Shen's move obviously pleased him greatly.

His Majesty's mood is obviously much better. As long as he does not offend others in the future, glory and grace will naturally continue to flow.

After Xiao Yi finished his meal, Shen Bingning immediately handed him an exquisite handkerchief. Her thoughtfulness was almost perfect.

But when Xiao Yi looked at Shen Bingning, who was as docile as a kitten, his anger did not ease, but became even angrier. He waved his hand and strode out of Fengqing Palace.

Eunuch Wei looked at his master's back, frowned slightly, and winked at Xiao Shengzi, and the two of them hurriedly followed him out.

With Xiao Yi's departure, Shen Bingning finally relaxed her tense body. Serving this master at meals was indeed a physically demanding job.

When he turned around, he found that Xiao Shengzi was still standing there, and he couldn't help but ask curiously: "Why are you still lingering here?"

Xiao Shengzi said with a smile: "I came here specially to congratulate Madam Shen."

"Why should I be happy? If I am happy, Xiao Yi's departure is one of the things I should be happy about."

"Your Majesty donated 100,000 taels of gold in your name as military funds. The generals were so grateful that they wrote a joint letter asking Your Majesty to take you with him to the military parade in ten days."

As soon as these words were spoken, Shen Bingning's yawn, which was about to start, froze in mid-air.

The military parade has always been a grand event for the emperor alone, but now, she, the head of the harem, is making an exception and attending it. This is the first time in the history of Yan State. Moreover, this is a spontaneous request of the generals.

She asked with a slightly tired look, "Can I refuse to go?"

Zheng Huirong's 100,000 taels of gold remained untouched, and the donation matter had nothing to do with her, so naturally she could not find a reason to go.

This is simply a huge honor, enough to make others envious, but Shen Bingning chose to refuse, which made Xiao Shengzi confused and puzzled. His heart seemed to be shrouded in a layer of fog, but he vaguely felt that there was a reason behind this decision.

After all, for the legendary figure Empress Shen, playing unconventionally is her usual style.

"No, Lady Bixia has already included Lady Shen's name on the list of those accompanying her."

Xiao Shengzi's words revealed a hint of helplessness and determination, as if this decision could not be changed.

"..." Shen Bingning sighed inwardly, feeling a sense of powerlessness. She exhaled lightly and said self-deprecatingly, "I understand."

The calmness in his tone could not conceal the turmoil in his heart.

Seeing Shen Bingning's gloomy expression, Xiao Shengzi's heart tightened, fearing that he would fail his master's trust again, and hurriedly tried to make amends: "In fact, Lady Bixia loves you very much in her heart. This time, she donated military funds in your name to establish a reputation of benevolence for you among the people."

Humph, she is not interested in this method of applying pressure first and then giving benefits.

Compared to this, what she longed for more was to gain her freedom directly and leave this confining palace.

Xiao Shengzi noticed that Shen Bingning was silent, and mistakenly thought that his words had touched her heart, so he took the opportunity to continue: "Some time ago, Lady Bixia handed the Phoenix Seal to Your Majesty. Although I dare not speculate on the deep meaning contained in it, Your Majesty should be clear in her mind."

Shen Bingning frowned suddenly. She had been troubled these days and had not delved into the details.

Xiao Yi gave her the Phoenix Seal, undoubtedly intending to enthrone her as queen, but she remembered that before the adventure, her original identity had always been Concubine Shen.

Could it be that the story was supposed to develop in this way, but in the end the original owner failed to take the throne?

or is it...

Has everything gone off track?

Xiao Shengzi thought that his words would make Madam Shen happy, but unexpectedly, she frowned. Did he let something slip?

After thinking about it carefully, I realized that there was nothing wrong with what I said. No, I must go back and ask the master for confirmation as soon as possible.

Thinking of this, Xiao Shengzi hurriedly said goodbye.

As soon as Xiao Shengzi left, Shen Bingning did not dwell on it. She gently picked up the teacup, took a sip, and tried to calm the uneasiness in her heart.